Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
1) My name is Josh Goldstein and hey I guess I’m a science fiction writer and comic book artist. I have authored not only this book Zayin:Endless War but was a writer & artist of graphic novels.Like the Maccabee Lady series and a Zayin stand alone graphic novel. I also wrote and drew four independent/small press comics. I went to college at Stockton University and got my degree in Historical Studies and also went to Rowen College at Burlington Center where I got my degree in History. I like cars and Mr.Pibb.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing your book “Zayin: Endless War”?
2) I didn’t face many challenges.I wrote the book in college. I waited years to have it published. I really was excited and pleased to finally get published.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
3) The books and authors that influenced hmmm. One that comes to mind is Edgar Rice Burroughs I loved his book the The Mars Trilogy I ate it up. Also J.R.R. Tolkien and his Lord of the Rings and The Simarillion which I loved and found fascinating.Two other books I liked were 1984 by George Orwell I was obsessed with it and Robert E. Howards’ Conan Books. As well as Starship Troopers by Robert E.Heinlein.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
4) I live in New Jersey in South Jersey so my favorite spot to visit is Philadelphia. Philly is cool because it is fun and has loads of sports ,museum, gambling, shopping and places to party and a get a drink or meet someone.It is special because it has loads of historic buildings in Old City and was the old capital of the United States.I also like University City and it’s concerts,museums,and shopping. I made Neggiddo in my book a little Philly. I love Cheesesteaks and the Flyers both Philly stuff.
Q5. What inspired you to write the book ‘Zayin: Endless War’?
5) What inspired were current events at the time like The Yellow Shirts and Red Shirts Riots in Thailand. Mabus-Tel was a little like Thai Prime Minister Thaskin Shinawatra. The downfall of the Zayin monarchy is a little inspired by the downfall of the Nepalease monarchy by the Maosit, Prachanda..Also as a lover of history The First World War and how the world changed because of it. The downfall of empires and birth of a new world. Things from British and Asian history. And my own people’s history is cultural and historical.
Q6. How long did it take you to write your book ‘Zayin: Endless War’?
6) Well let me see.It took a long time. Seven Years about and up till 2021 to publish. It was a labour of love.
Q7. On what platforms can readers buy your books?
7) People can buy a copy from Amazon.Com,Barnes&Noble, as well as Goodreads. As well as the Outskirts Press who publishes me.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Zayin: Endless War’?
8) I thought of the popular antagonist the Napoleon-like Prime Minister Mabus-Tel being primarily featured hovering over prantagonist Prince Taal-Alef and his wife Princess Shulamit-Ayin. Below Mabus-Tel is planet Zayin and a Starship. I thought it would be dramatic. I used combined medium pencils&inks and markers,colored pencils,as well as paint. I did the cover myself being an experienced artist hey it’s cheaper.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
9) Yes I find you must certainly.You must be curnt as well as interesting.Give them what they want. And do the book you want.
Q10. What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve been given about writing?
10) Go with what you want and follow your dreams.
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